Dimakuchi ABSU observed Martyr’s Day
The All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) and Bodo community of Dimakuchi recalled martyr and ABSU co-worker Debnath Basumatary on his 26th death anniversary at his martyr tomb at Paschimpatala village under Dimakuchi region of Udalguri district on 7 February.
Martyr Debnath Basumatary died on February 7(1991) by an unidentified miscreant firing. Manswma Basumatarypaid floral tribute to Debnath at martyr tomb on his martyr’s day. The martyr’s day was organized by Dimakuchi Anchalik Committee, ABSU in the presence of and ABSU leaders Praneshwar Narzary president Dimakuchi unit ABSU hoisted half union flag and observed one minute silence condolence to mark the occasion. BTC Deputy Speaker Nerswn Boro attended the function and paid floral tribute to Debnath. Nerswn said that Debnath Basumatary was a good leader and we must remember him.
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